Blur to release new concert film and documentary on 2023 reunion

Blur to release new concert film and documentary on 2023 reunion

British rock band Blur has announced the release of two films, documenting its comeback in 2023. The films have been added to the European Film Market slate by UK sales and distribution company, Altitude, and will be released in cinemas in Ireland and the UK later in the year. The first of the two films,… Continue reading Blur to release new concert film and documentary on 2023 reunion

‘The Bear’ season 3 release date revealed

‘The Bear’ season 3 release date revealed

FX Chairman John Landgraf has announced that the third season of Emmy and Golden Globe winner, The Bear, is set to debut simultaneously on screens in June 2024. In an interview, Landgraf explained that the decision to allow viewers to binge-watch the show was deliberate and was in response to the “very uplifting” ending. “We all… Continue reading ‘The Bear’ season 3 release date revealed

Usher reveals malfunction from 2011 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Black Eyed Peas

Usher reveals malfunction from 2011 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Black Eyed Peas

Grammy-winning singer Usher has shared details of a disturbing malfunction he experienced during his Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2011. The artist, who performed in a surprise set during the Black Eyed Peas’ headline show, revealed that ahead of a planned grand entrance, his hand became entangled in the rope holding him up, and he… Continue reading Usher reveals malfunction from 2011 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Black Eyed Peas

Dua Lipa “digged a little deeper” and wrote 97 songs for new album

Dua Lipa “digged a little deeper” and wrote 97 songs for new album

Dua Lipa has unveiled that she composed a staggering 97 songs for her forthcoming third album. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the pop sensation spoke out about her songwriting process during the follow-up to the Grammy-winning Future Nostalgia album, which contains the recently released single, ‘Houdini’. In the same segment, she gave Kimmel the… Continue reading Dua Lipa “digged a little deeper” and wrote 97 songs for new album

Sony buys stake in Michael Jackson’s catalogue in landmark deal

Sony buys stake in Michael Jackson’s catalogue in landmark deal

Michael Jackson’s estate has reportedly sold half of the late pop star’s catalogue to Sony Music Group in a deal estimated to be worth at least $600m (£475m). While the exact figure has not yet been disclosed, sources have valued the catalogue at between $1.2bn and $1.5bn, making it the largest-ever valuation of an artist’s… Continue reading Sony buys stake in Michael Jackson’s catalogue in landmark deal

Declan McKenna on the journey to his joy-filled third album: “The whole process has been empowering”

Declan McKenna on the journey to his joy-filled third album: “The whole process has been empowering”

British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna has recently released his third album, “What Happened To The Beach?” The 12-track album examines the issue of creative burnout and centres on McKenna finding joy in his unique music style. At 25 years old, the songwriter is allocating his time to refining his musical sound and embracing his creative freedom, as… Continue reading Declan McKenna on the journey to his joy-filled third album: “The whole process has been empowering”

Watch PJ Harvey recite Captain Beefheart’s poem about her cat

Watch PJ Harvey recite Captain Beefheart’s poem about her cat

PJ Harvey performed Captain Beefheart’s poem about her cat in a recent event. During her speech at London’s Michael Werner Gallery, where an exhibition of the cult musician’s paintings was opening, Harvey decided to recite the poem written about her cat, Garden by Captain Beefheart (real name Don Van Vliet) before his death in 2010.… Continue reading Watch PJ Harvey recite Captain Beefheart’s poem about her cat

Watch Taylor Swift play ‘The Outside’ and ‘Superman’ at ‘Eras Tour’

Watch Taylor Swift play ‘The Outside’ and ‘Superman’ at ‘Eras Tour’

Taylor Swift gave fans a surprise treat during her recent Tokyo concert by performing ‘The Outside’ and ‘Superman’, two of her lesser-known tracks. The pop superstar’s ‘surprise songs’ segment saw her revisit older material and songs she has never before played live on tour. At Thursday’s concert at the Tokyo Dome stadium, Swift performed piano… Continue reading Watch Taylor Swift play ‘The Outside’ and ‘Superman’ at ‘Eras Tour’

Ozzy Osbourne hits out at “anti-Semite” Kanye West for using ‘War Pigs’ sample without permission

Ozzy Osbourne hits out at “anti-Semite” Kanye West for using ‘War Pigs’ sample without permission

Kanye West has been called out as an “anti-Semite” by Ozzy Osbourne, who claims that the rapper has used a sample of Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’ on his upcoming album, ‘Vultures,’ without permission. West played the sample during a recent event where he promoted his album with Ty Dolla $ign at the United Center in… Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne hits out at “anti-Semite” Kanye West for using ‘War Pigs’ sample without permission

Johnny Marr tells “true story” about getting egged on ‘Would I Lie To You’: “I was a human omelette”

Johnny Marr tells “true story” about getting egged on ‘Would I Lie To You’: “I was a human omelette”

Musician Johnny Marr recounted a “true story” on an episode of Would I Lie To You where he was egged in Manchester as a teenager. The BBC programme, first broadcast in 2007, encourages guests to tell tall tales to the opposing team across three rounds. Teams receive a point if they correctly guess whether a… Continue reading Johnny Marr tells “true story” about getting egged on ‘Would I Lie To You’: “I was a human omelette”